2014 Map of Jacobs Reservoir

About this map

Dixie National Forest encompasses this high-elevation landscape on the Aquarius Plateau, where a complex network of small lakes and alpine meadows defines the geography. The map illustrates a high-country hydrologic system anchored by the Jacobs Reservoir and numerous smaller bodies of water such as Bakeskillet Lake, Purple Lake, and the clustered Row Lakes. This area of Garfield County is characterized by significant topographic features including the Stairs Slope and the distinctive depression of Jacobs Valley. The presence of features like Boulder Swale and Basin Flats indicates the glacial and volcanic history of the plateau. For those tracing the local landscape, the map reveals specific landmarks like Burr Top and South Point, providing a detailed look at the drainage patterns of Bear Cr and Sand Cr before they descend from the plateau rim.